Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess

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Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess
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, Hancock Co., IL, 27 Aug. 1843]. Featured version copied [between 27 Aug. 1843 and Dec. 1848] in James Burgess, Journal and Notebook, Oct. 1841–Dec. 1848, verso, pp. [14]–[18]; handwriting of
James Burgess
25 Feb. 1818–30 May 1904. Carpenter, farmer. Born at Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire, England. Son of William Burgess and Martha Barlow. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 19 Oct. 1840. Ordained a priest, 19 Dec. 1840. Served mission...
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; James Burgess, Journals, 1841–1848, CHL. For more complete source information, see the source note for Discourse, 6 Apr. 1843–B, as Reported by James Burgess.

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See Historical Introduction to Discourse, 27 Aug. 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards.
Asterisk (*) denotes a "featured" version, which includes an introduction and annotation. *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by Willard Richards Journal, December 1842–June 1844; Book 3, 15 July 1843–29 February 1844 *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by William Clayton *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by Franklin D. Richards *Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess History, 1838–1856, volume E-1 [1 July 1843–30 April 1844] “History of Joseph Smith”
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from the Mount, did ever language of such magnitude fall from the lips of any man, hearken him. All power is given is given unto me both in heaven and the earth. Offering’s sacrifice’s and carnal commandments, was added in consequence of transgression and they that did them should live by them. View him the son of God at saying it behoveth me to fulfil all rightousness also in the garden saying if it be possible let this cup pass from me. nevertheless thy will be done.
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See Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:36; and Luke 22:42.
What was the design of the almighty in making man, it was to exalt him to be as God, the scripture says ye are Gods
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The phrase “ye are gods” is found in the scriptures in Psalm 82:6; Isaiah 41:23; and John 10:34.
and it cannot be broken, heirs of God and joint heirs I with Jesus Christ equal with him possesing all power &c.
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In January 1842, JS reportedly stated that “all the Saints” who (like the Godhead) worked to redeem a world “inherited a Celestial glory so their would be Gods many & Lords many.” (Discourse, 30 Jan. 1842; see also Vision, 16 Feb. 1832 [D&C 76].)
The mystery power and glory of the
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is so great and glorious that the angels desired to understand it and cannot! why, because of the [p. [17]]
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Discourse, 27 August 1843, as Reported by James Burgess
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Total Pages
5
Print Volume Location
JSP, D13:78–79
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James Burgess
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[6]
See Matthew 26:39; Mark 14:36; and Luke 22:42.
[7]
The phrase “ye are gods” is found in the scriptures in Psalm 82:6; Isaiah 41:23; and John 10:34.
[8]
In January 1842, JS reportedly stated that “all the Saints” who (like the Godhead) worked to redeem a world “inherited a Celestial glory so their would be Gods many & Lords many.” (Discourse, 30 Jan. 1842; see also Vision, 16 Feb. 1832 [D&C 76].)